Editors' Review

Djay for iPhone and iPod Touch brings two turntables to your touch screen so you can beat match, scratch, and record mixes of music from your library. A unique interface lets you hold your iPhone sideways to view the turntables side by side, or you can switch to vertical and view a single turntable to adjust the EQ and BPM and get more screen area in which to work with your mixes.

Djay boasts a "hyper-realistic low-latency touch-screen interface," and we found that it definitely feels more precise than similar DJ apps in the category. As an added bonus, your cover art will show up on each record, making it easy to identify your music at a glance.

Along with the basic controls for selecting songs, playing, and crossfading between tracks, Djay comes with a few more controls that will come in handy for mobile mixing. You can match songs on your own and adjust beats per minute for smooth transitions or you can have Djay autosync BPM for you. There is even an Automix function to let the app mix your music automatically. The app recognizes your playlists as well, so just queue up a big playlist of dance songs, for example, and then let the app do all the transitions for you.

Among the many other features are the ability to create a cue point trigger to start the music on one track at a specific point; full visual waveforms, so you can pick out specific parts of a song quickly; and autocut scratching, which lets you use two fingers while scratching for beat matched cutting.

Overall, Djay for iPhone and iPod Touch is probably the best low-cost DJ app we've seen yet in the iTunes App Store. The unique screen orientation feature that lets you view one or both turntables makes mixing and fiddling with settings easier, and automated mixing and beat-syncing features mean that just about anyone can create a good mix.

Publisher's Description

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From algoriddim:
Ready to rock your next party? The premier DJ app and winner of the 2011 Apple Design Award for iPad now fits in your pocket: introducing djay for iPhone & iPod touch!djay transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a full-fledged portable DJ system and seamlessly integrates with your music library, giving you direct access to all your favorite tracks and playlists. A hyper-realistic touchscreen interface and ultra-low latency converge to offer you a true professional mixing experience, right in the palm of your hand. You can perform live, record mixes on-the-go, or enable Automix mode and let djay mix your favorite playlist from your music library automatically.With a simple rotation of your iPhone or iPod touch, djays intuitive dual turntable setup beautifully morphs to each turntable individually, allowing you to beat-match, adjust EQs, loop, and cue with even greater precision and control.With unprecedented ease-of-use and innovative multi-touch mixing features, djay for iPhone & iPod touch brings DJing to the next level, offering a unique experience for beginners and professionals alikeall in your pocket.FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:- Direct access to music library on your iPhone or iPod touch- Hyper-realistic low-latency turntable interface- Exclusive landscape and portrait (single deck) modes- Automix mode - Automatic beat and tempo matching (BPM sync) - Audio FX: Flanger, Phaser, Echo, Gate, Bit Crusher, Filter (High Pass, Low Pass)- Looping: Auto, Manual, and Bounce- Cue Point Trigger- Live Recording - Pre-Cueing with headphones (using optional Griffin DJ Cable)- High-quality scratching- Pitch-Bend- Mixer, tempo, and EQ controls- iCloud integration- AirPlay integration- Support for Numark's iDJ Live MIDI Controller - Support for all major audio formats including MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF (no support for DRM protected songs) - Fully optimized for iOS multitasking and background operationNEW: Griffin DJ Cable designed exclusively for djay's pre-cueing feature now available at the Apple Store or from the Griffin web site.iTunes Match Hint: To play a track stored in iCloud with djay, please download it first by clicking the iCloud download button next to the track in the Music (iPod) app. You can also download entire playlists. DRM Protected Songs Hint: djay supports the vast majority of audio files, such as MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, AIF etc. including all songs available from the iTunes Store. However, songs purchased from the iTunes Store before 2009 were DRM protected and cannot be accessed by djay. If you still own such older files, you can upgrade these to DRM free (iTunes Plus) via iTunes. TIPS & TRICKS:- Auto-Cut Scratching: Scratch the record with two fingers for beat-matched cutting.- Manual Fader Cutting: Tap crossfader outside the knob for manual cutting.- Bounce Loop: Swipe finger across bounce loop matrix to change loop interval on-the-fly. - Gain: Swipe finger on level meters to quickly adjust gain, double tap to reset.- For more tips & tricks, check the Help section in the apps settings panel.______________________For the latest updates and to connect with the djay community: Follow @algoriddim on Twitter Become a fan of djay on Facebook: www.facebook.com/djaysoftware

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